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On the problem of optimal instant observations of the linear birth and death process
Butov, Alexander A. - In: Statistics & Probability Letters 101 (2015) C, pp. 49-53
The problem of the optimal intensity of instant observations of the processes of birth and death with linear growth and … the number of observations and an expected normalized quadratic form of the errors of estimation, given instant … observations. …
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Measuring Simulation-Observation Fit: An Introduction to Ordinal Pattern Analysis
Thorngate, Warren; Edmonds, Bruce - In: Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation 16 (2013) 2, pp. 4-4
relevant observations rely either on visual inspection or squared distances among averages. Here we introduce an alternative … observations. It does not require predictions or observations to meet the requirements of interval or ratio measurement scales. In …
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Benford’s Law and Macroeconomic Data Quality
Gonzalez-Garcia, Jesus; Pastor, Gonzalo C. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This paper examines the usefulness of testing the conformity of macroeconomic data with Benford's law as indicator of data quality. Most of the macroeconomic data series tested conform with Benford's law. However, questions emerge on the reliability of such tests as indicators of data quality...
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Some Analytical Characteristics of the Distributionof Land An Exercise in Graduation by the Lognormal, Gamma and Log-gamma Laws
Krishnaji, N. - eSocialSciences - 2010
For studying the analytical characteristics of a distribution, ideally one should have a random sample of observations …
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The relationship between parenting, family interaction and childhood dental caries: A case-control study
de Jong-Lenters, M.; Duijster, D.; Bruist, M.A.; … - In: Social Science & Medicine 116 (2014) C, pp. 49-55
The aim of this case-control study was to explore the relationship between parenting practices, parent–child interaction and childhood dental caries, using a sample of 5–8-year old children from the Netherlands. Cases were defined as children with four or more decayed, missing or filled...
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Online Surveys vs. Online Observations: A Comparative Analysis of Online Research Methods and their Impact on Brand Management
Bíró, Szilvia; Botzenhardt, Florian; Ferdinand, … - In: EconStor Open Access Articles (2014-01), pp. 49-56
surveys and online observations are to commonly used research methods. In this article, both methods are being compared and … other method, online observations, are also available in varied forms. Typically, observations in the purpose of market …
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Implementing innovative ideas in a city: good solutions on paper but not in practice?
Brorström, Sara - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 28 (2015) 3, pp. 166-180
practice in a city district. The data collection methods consisted of interviews and observations of meetings where the …
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Use of qualitative research in foodservice organizations
Arendt, Susan W.; Roberts, Kevin R.; Strohbehn, Catherine; … - In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 24 (2012) 6, pp. 820-837
researchers conducted food safety observations, interviews, and focus groups with more than 600 foodservice employees and managers … observations, interviews, and focus groups adds depth and breadth to hospitality studies. However, given high industry turnover …
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Wine Purchasing in Singapore: A Supermarket Observation Approach
Handley, Ian; Lockshin, Lawrence - In: International Journal of Wine Marketing 9 (1997) 2, pp. 70-82
The growth of wine sales in the Pacific Rim is receiving a large amount of attention. This study was designed to look more deeply into the actual purchase behaviour of middle class wine buyers in a selection of Singaporean supermarkets. Purchase behaviour was observed for 60 hours in a total of...
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Observations of food consumption in a daycare setting
Ahn, Regina; Nelson, Michelle R. - In: Young Consumers 16 (2015) 4, pp. 420-437
and snack-time. Findings – Findings from the observations revealed that teachers’ food socialization styles and social … habits could be implemented. Originality/value – The paper offers observations of actual behaviors among young children in a …
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